Keep in mind that morning sun, which is cooler and less intense, is easier on shade loving plants then the hot afternoon sun. Plants that receive too much intense light will scorch if pushed into too much hot sun.
Most plants requiring either part sun or part shade do well in filtered light for most of the day, or direct sun during the morning or afternoon. Keep in mind that several hours of afternoon sun are more intense and create more heat than morning sun.
Any amount of sun greater than six hours is considered full sun. What is Part Sun? Part sun is defined as four to six hours of direct sun per day. Not all those hours need to be accrued consecutively—it could mean a few hours of morning sun plus a few more in the afternoon.
Morning sunshine between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. is ideal. The hours after 10 a.m. and up until about 4 p.m. are known to have stronger, more direct rays. Being outdoors unprotected during this period increases your risk for sunburn and skin cancers.
You can count on the intensity of sunlight to vary slightly based on the time of day, with morning light offering softer, gentler rays and afternoon sun blazing.
4. Create shade in the garden with umbrellas. Outdoor umbrellas offer good temporary shade. They can be moved and angled to provide afternoon shade where it is needed most.
Keep in mind that morning sun, which is cooler and less intense, is easier on shade loving plants then the hot afternoon sun. Plants that receive too much intense light will scorch if pushed into too much hot sun.
Partial sun and partial shade usually mean 3-6 hours of sun/shade each day, preferably morning and early afternoon sun. Full shade is bright light but little or no direct sun; what we often refer to as dappled light.
Morning light sets off a cascade of hormones and neurotransmitters which make you feel good. It makes complete sense then, that the closer we align to the natural light of day, the healthier we will feel.
Not many realise that It's only the early morning sun — that is, from 7 am to 9 am — that helps generate Vitamin D. After 10 am, exposure to sunlight is harmful for the body.
Because the rays of the sun pass through more of the atmosphere in the morning, sunlight is less intense before midday. In the afternoon, the sunlight is hotter than in the morning. Around midday, when the sun is directly overhead, it is strongest. How hot the sun appears also depends on our latitude.
In morning, sun is at the horizon, therefore sun's rays travel a longer distance through atmosphere to reach us hence sun seems not so hot, whereas in mid-day, sun is over the head, hence we feel hot .
The best time to water your garden in summer is from 6 am to 10 am—before the heat of the day sets in, giving your plants plenty of time to drink up and any moisture on the leaves to dry off before nightfall. What is this? If watering in the morning isn't possible, the next best time is from 4 pm to 7 pm.
The best time to water outdoor plants is in the morning when temperatures are usually cooler. This gives the plants time to absorb the water so they can get through a long, hot day. The second-best time is late in the afternoon or early in the evening. Try not to water at night.
Watering right before sunrise is ideal, so set up a timer. You'll avoid the heat of the day and prevent evaporation. Early watering also allows plants to dry off well before nightfall, when fungal diseases take root. Avoid spraying plant foliage during watering since it makes them more prone to disease.
During the day sunlight is more intense and contains more blue than red light. At sunset (and sunrise) sunlight is less intense and has more red light than blue light. Our bodies are programmed to respond to these daily changes in the color and intensity of light.
Plants that require full sun must grow outdoors and receive many hours of direct sunlight each day. Houseplants are a different story. The light inside your house does not compare to the intensity of direct sunlight outdoors. Nonetheless, many indoor plants manage just fine with indirect sunlight.
Afternoon sun tends to be stronger than morning sun, so if you know you can only offer a plant six hours of sun exposure, plant it in a spot that gets most of its sunlight in the afternoon.
“Partial sun” or “partial shade” means that the plant needs 3-6 hours of direct sun per day.
If possible, transplant on a warm, overcast day in the early morning. This gives the plants a chance to settle into the soil without being instantly exposed to the intense midday sun. Check soil moisture. Test to see if your soil is too wet or too dry to dig.
Plants should be watered after 6 p.m. and before sunset, giving any damp leaves a chance to dry. Early morning as the sun rises also works well, keeping the spores in check.
Use shade cloth or protective row covers.
Sensitive plants like salad greens may require a 50 – 60% shade factor, while more heat tolerant plants like squash and beans may benefit from a 30% shade cloth. A shade cloth is temporary but care should be taken to position it to block sunlight while not reducing aeration.
Shade Cloth: Shade cloth is a lightweight fabric that has tiny holes to allow sunlight and water to permeate, and it helps block some of the intense sun that occurs during periods of high heat.
A shade cloth can be DIY, such as an old white sheet, floating row cover, window screen or a piece of lattice. It can also be a roll of lightly woven material purchased to shade your SFG. Whatever kind you use, it will reduce how much heat can reach your plants via sunlight.